""Considering the circumstances, I'm really happy with my performance," Imavov said. "On my right foot, a tendon or something like that let go. It was really painful. I would have liked to get the finish, but it is what it is. "I am next. [Borralho] was unbeaten for 10 years. I just beat him, and beat him with style as well. I need to be the next one.""
"The UFC's middleweight division came into sharper focus on Saturday, as Nassourdine Imavov further cemented himself as a potential title challenger with an impressive five-round decision win over Caio Borralho in Paris."
Nassourdine Imavov defeated Caio Borralho by unanimous five-round decision in Paris, earning his fifth consecutive victory and improving to 17-4. Judges scored the bout 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46. Imavov fought in front of his home crowd and reported a tendon or similar issue in his right foot that caused significant pain and hindered a finish. Imavov insisted he should be next for a title shot, noting Borralho's decade-long unbeaten run. The win positions Imavov as a potential challenger to Khamzat Chimaev, while an October fight between Anthony Hernandez and Reinier de Ridder could also affect Chimaev's next opponent. UFC Stats showed Imavov narrowly outlanding Borralho 100-90 in total strikes, with cleaner and more damaging offense.
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